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Nissan Pathfinder repairs by problem area

Engine (35%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (5%)

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Nissan Pathfinder brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (3%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (49%)

< $100 (38%)

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2015 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT 4WD

36000 mi

US $325
Front brakes worn down 
31000 mi

C $500
New brake pads and resurfacing rotors. 

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2014 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD

40000 mi

US $224
rear brake job 
55000 mi

US $210
Front Brake Job 
36000 mi

US $230
Rear brake pad replacement 
27000 mi Parking brake wouldn't hold the car. Readjusted. 

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2014 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT 4WD

30000 mi

US $220
Brake Job on rear brakes 
27280 mi

C $676
Rear brake pads needed to be replaced. 

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2013 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD

108000 mi

US $150
replaced front pads and rotors 

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2013 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT 4WD

3800 mi Parking brake was not holding car on hill 

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2008 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

40000 mi Steering angle sensor stopped working and vehicle set three codes related to angle sensor. Part cost aprox 132.00 ( wholesale cost) and took me 1/2 hour to install. Vehicle then needed a scanner that could align angle sensor. 
10000 mi I had it evaluated for a consistent knock: the first time after each start about when the vehicle shifts into 2nd gear. It was explained that this is the sound of the ABS pump filling (or performing some function) and some are louder than others.  

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2008 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

13000 mi Bad steering angle sensor caused traction control light to stay on after car is started. 

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2007 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

59400 mi Replaced both front flex brake hoses and passenger side front caliper. I piston was slow returning causing a slight drag. 

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2006 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

62000 mi

US $60
U joints replaced by a friend. Only charged me for parts..he said they where dry of oil..rubber seal missing.....road salt also wears parts faster. 
203360 mi

C $100
Replaced both rear disc brakes and pads with brand new parts. 
215760 mi

C $124
Replaced front brake rotors and pads. Front brake rotor was out of round causing shimming in steering when braking. Replaced both front rotors and pads. Also replaced left spindle from my own fault when I damaged it when I changed the lower ball joints last year. 

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2006 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

100000 mi

US $5
Brake booster check valve was bad, allowed air to pass in either direction, low vacuum with engine running, no vacuum with engine off. Valve was replaced. 

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2005 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

125600 mi

US $160
Master cylinder developed an internal leak and had to be replaced. 
113000 mi

US $75
The parking/emergency brake needed to be adjusted 

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2005 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

114700 mi ABS sensor 

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2005 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

25000 mi Grinding noise when braking from highway speeds. Front rotors resurfaced. 
104780 mi

R 1200
abs sensor worn away after wheel bearing disintegrated 

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2003 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

171740 mi

C $120
Replaced front Rotors and Pads, Partially rebuilt calipers at same time. New Slide pin/bolts and boots for them. Did not replace pistons in calipers. One small tear in piston boot on passenger side was fixed with silicone caulking. 
135160 mi

C $200
3 separate brake lines started to leak and were replaced. 
92900 mi Replaced brake caliper gaskets with dealer's provided gasket set, because one of the caliper piston gasket was damaged 
89900 mi

C $300
While changing oil, I removed the rear drum on driver side and noticed wheel cylinder leaking. 
158000 mi

US $160
ABS light, and 4wd lights came on. Replaced rt front wheel speed sensor. 

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2003 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

53320 mi

C $285
Broken emergency brake cable 

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2002 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

76000 mi

US $215
Rear brake cylinders replaced and new pads put on 

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2002 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

126480 mi

C $800
Front brake pads, flush brake fluids, relace rear brake cylinders. 
191270 mi

C $800
Brake pedal went to the floor. Almost no braking. ABS and brake lights came on. Had a brake fluid leak and lost most of the fluid. Brake line at rear of vehicle was rusted out. Also had a leaky rear wheel cylinder. Brake line and wheel cylinder replaced, brake fluid flushed and replaced. Rear drum brakes adjusted as well as e-cable adjusted. 

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2001 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

117600 mi

US $347
The brakes went out. Vehicle needed a new brake line and master cylinder. The brakes now work, but the brake pedal is still softer than it should be. Brake system was bled multiple times 

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2000 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

170-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

120000 mi

US $320
brakes 

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1999.5 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

170-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

130000 mi

US $54
Sticky rear drum brakes. Mechanic cleaned brakes and lubed backing plate. 

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1998 Nissan Pathfinder

Engine not specified

199000 mi

US $600
Brakes failed due to rear wheel cylinders. Had to completely replace both front rotors, front pads, rear hardware, rear drums, and rear shoes. Needed complete brake system flush. Also front right abs/wheel sensor replaced.  
199000 mi

US $260
Driver Side Caliper & Passenger Side Caliper Needed to be replaced after new master cylinder, wheel cylinders, pads, rotors, shoes, and drums were just replaced. 

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1998 Nissan Pathfinder 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 4WD

106020 mi

C $400
Seized caliper. 

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1997 Nissan Pathfinder 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 4WD

219000 mi

US $320
My brakes went completely out. Master brake cylinder was replaced as well as a rear sensor 

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